ICD-10-CM diagnosis code
S56.822D Laceration of other muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, left arm, subsequent encounter
- Billable
- Yes, a complete code (FY2026)
Encounter (7th character)
This code is for a subsequent encounter: active treatment is complete and the patient is being seen during healing or recovery (for example a cast change, medication adjustment or follow-up visit).
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Other codes in S56
432 complete codes in this category.
- S56.819DStrain of other muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter
- S56.819SStrain of other muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, unspecified arm, sequela
- S56.821ALaceration of other muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, right arm, initial encounter
- S56.821DLaceration of other muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, right arm, subsequent encounter
- S56.821SLaceration of other muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, right arm, sequela
- S56.822ALaceration of other muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, left arm, initial encounter
- S56.822DLaceration of other muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, left arm, subsequent encounter
- S56.822SLaceration of other muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, left arm, sequela
- S56.829ALaceration of other muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, unspecified arm, initial encounter
- S56.829DLaceration of other muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter
- S56.829SLaceration of other muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, unspecified arm, sequela
- S56.891AOther injury of other muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, right arm, initial encounter
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The international WHO ICD-10 also has S56, with its inclusion and exclusion notes; titles and detail can differ from ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10-CM is developed by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is based on the WHO ICD-10. Codes and titles are reproduced unchanged from the FY2026 code list (effective 1 October 2025). Their use here does not imply endorsement by CDC, HHS or the U.S. Government. Changes effective on or after 1 October 2026 may not be reflected yet; check the current release at cdc.gov or cms.gov before submitting claims.
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